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Individual Professional Development Plan
When designing an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), an educator should consider the following components:
- How can data be used to develop IPDP goals?
- Do the goals have a focus (e.g., improved practice, improved student achievement)?
- Do the goals reflect the district's and/or school's strategic initiatives?
- Do the goals relate to the certificate/licensure area/areas being renewed?
- Do the goals reflect current research regarding quality professional development and educator practice?
- Do the goals reflect new learning and increased personal responsibility?
- Do the goals build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills for growth and movement within the profession?
- Do the goals reflect a balance between personal and professional goals?
- Does the school district offer a professional development program/process that can meet some or all of the goals?
- Are there other professional development providers such as Educational Service Centers, Regional Professional Development Centers, Special Education Regional Resource Centers, professional associations, colleges and universities, etc., which offer programs that align with the IPDP goals?
- Are there other activities that are not requirements of the position held, which lead to professional growth such as internships or externships, action research, study groups, professional service, research, and/or publications?
- What ongoing support is available?
- Is the professional development experience meaningful?
- Can I measure progress toward the achievement of my goals?
- How will I know when my goals have been achieved?
- How will I document my progress using evidence beyond certificates of attendance such as the development of portfolios, documentation of presentations, a reflective 'journal, copies of committee work, critiques of conferences and workshops, samples of student work, videotapes, logs, copies of articles, and other documents?
- Can I effectively communicate my plan to the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC)?
Xenos Christian Schools has a policy of reciprocity. Previously employed new hires to a district who hold a certificate or license issued by the ODE and who have coursework and activities approved by their prior LPDC during their current renewal cycle shall have said coursework and activities approved by the district LPDC when accompanied by verifiable supporting documentation.
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